An Albuquerque police officer was hit by drunken driver Sunday night, according to police.

Police said Officer Justin Montgomery was patrolling near Third Street and Central Avenue on his bike Sunday when he stopped a car that was driving with no headlights.

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The driver, Benito Aragon, was believed to be drunk, according to police. Police said Aragon started to drive away, dragging Montgomery alongside his car. The officer was able to break free, but the car's back tire ran over his leg.

"(It's) brutal crime to do this not just to another human being but a law enforcement officer," Sgt. Trish Hoffman said. "(He's) extremely lucky it only hit his leg and didn't go over his entire body."

Montgomery was taken to University of New Mexico Hospital, where he underwent surgery.

Police said Aragon led them on a chase across downtown Albuquerque, swerving all over the roads. Aragon was arrested and charged with great bodily harm by vehicle and eluding police.

When Aragon was brought to court, Judge Linda Rogers called his alleged actions "troubling."

Officials said Aragon was arrested on drunken driving charges twice in the past few years.

Aragon did not make a statement during his court appearance Tuesday.

"The danger to the community is very high," Rogers said.

Rogers doubled Aragon's bond to $50,000.

After initially being arrested by officers Sunday night, Aragon had bonded out of jail.

Action 7 News spoke with a man who said he videotaped the crash. The man asked to remain anonymous.

"It was a very strange scene. I've never seen anything like it," the man said. "His leg was pretty mangled. You could tell it was broken right by the knee."

Montgomery has since had surgery on his leg and is still at the hospital.

"I saw the officer's feet just go up. He couldn't run that fast anymore and started dragging on the side of the car," the witness said.

Police are still waiting for blood alcohol results on Aragon

Despite having his bond increased, Aragon made bond again Tuesday. He is charged with great bodily harm and evading police.